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UIC South Dakota State University University of Minnesota-Duluth Bradley Loyola Illinois NDSU ISU SIUE USD MSU Western Illinois University| University of Illinois at Springfield | University of North Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of North Dakota | ||
| Location | Springfield, IL | Grand Forks, ND | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,661 | 14,172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | #376 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uis.edu | und.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of North Dakota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,645 | $9,237 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,410 | $13,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,088 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,241 | $18,227 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,182 | $5,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 80% |
Admission |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,495 | 7,437 | ||
| Admitted | 2,105 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of North Dakota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $54,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,793 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $253 |
Diversity |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 55% | ||
Campus |
University of Illinois at Springfield | University of North Dakota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Dakota is larger than than University of Illinois at Springfield based on total student enrollment (14,172 students vs. 4,661 students)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. University of North Dakota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Illinois at Springfield or University of North Dakota?
- University of Illinois at Springfield is 4.4% more expensive to attend than University of North Dakota for in-state tuition ($9,645.00 vs. $9,237.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at University of Illinois at Springfield than University of North Dakota ($19,410.00 vs. $13,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than University of North Dakota ($9,241 vs. $18,227)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Dakota are 9.4% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Springfield ($11,046 vs. $12,088)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Springfield than University of North Dakota (96% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Springfield students is 142.8% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($14,182 vs. $5,840)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. University of North Dakota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Illinois at Springfield or University of North Dakota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Dakota or University of Illinois at Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of North Dakota (1088) is 20 points higher than at University of Illinois at Springfield (1068)
- Incoming University of North Dakota students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (23)
- Accepted freshman University of North Dakota students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than University of North Dakota (77.1%)
University of Illinois at Springfield vs. University of North Dakota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Illinois at Springfield or University of North Dakota? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of North Dakota and University of Illinois at Springfield.
- The graduation rate at University of Illinois at Springfield is higher than University of North Dakota (61% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $7,200 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $5,707 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Dakota graduates. ($18,793 vs. $24,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Dakota graduates. ($194 vs. $253)
- More University of North Dakota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/